Location: Bamako

Grade: C2

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Role:

Under the overall guidance of the Country Director, responsibility of the Communication Advisor for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Oxfam’s strategy for communication and media in Mali, in close coordination with the programme and funding teams

Responsabilités:

Media &Communication (60%)

• Develop and implement of Oxfam’s communication and media strategy in Mali, within the framework of programmatic and influence objectives at national, regional and global levels;
• Provide creative and viable ideas and proposals to identify and seize media opportunities;
• Proactively identify, meet, build and cultivate relationships with key media to increase Oxfam’s visibility and influence by keeping contacts and databases up-to-date;
• Advise the country management and the management team on all aspects of communication and media;
• Working closely with the programme and influence/campaigns team, contribute to the development of communication strategies and visibility of Oxfam’s programmes and campaigns in Mali, particularly in terms of digital communication;
• Working closely with Programme Managers and the Business Development Manager to help promote Oxfam’s work in Mali with donors and cooperation agencies;
• Develop press releases, statements, blog, stories/testimonies, as well as any content or communication material for identified stakeholders, including the general public;
• Lead and coordinate sign-off processes for communications and media products from Country Director;
• Manage Oxfam’s activities in Mali on social networks, including the Facebook page (and potentially Tweeter), taking into account Oxfam’s various protocols (sign off, risk management, etc.)
• In consultation with the country leadership team, act as a public spokesperson as necessary, thus liaising with the media and other external stakeholders and giving interviews;
• Contribute to safety and emergency plans;
• Ensure that our messages and communication initiatives promote gender equality and respect Oxfam’s values

Brand and program security (20%)

• Review the key documents produced by the team and provide the editorial review of important Oxfam documents like the produced OCS, COM, Annual reports and other programmatic strategies;
• Contribute to the quality, effectiveness and impact of Oxfam’s communications initiatives in the country, taking into account potential risks at Oxfam’s brand level;
• Spread Oxfam’s branding and values policies and ensure that donor proposals and programmatic activities are aligned with these policies;
• Liaison with program teams and affiliates to ensure proper risk management.

Cooperation with Oxfam partners (10%)

To facilitate the ability of Oxfam’s partners to work effectively with the media, through organization, capacity building and information sharing, in particular to amplify the impact of their work through communication and media

Earnings management (10%)

• Keep the staff concerned, at the country, regional, and global levels, regularly informed of the latest relevant developments;
• Coordinate the program of visits (affiliated representatives, journalists, foreign media, celebrities, etc.) to improve program knowledge by ensuring the learning process of these visits;
• Monitor and make accessible the results and impact of Oxfam’s work in Mali on communication and media, including Oxfam’s campaigns.

Note: The content of these responsibilities may be changed to meet the needs of Oxfam’s Mali office

Ce que nous recherchons:

• University education, preferably in information and communication, or journalism;
• Experience of at least five years in a similar position;
• Experience in the development and implementation of communication and media strategies;
• Excellent documents designing skills especially use of the designing software’s like adobe creative suites, publisher etc.;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal (French and English) and the ability to write clear, concise reports including effectiveness in representation and the ability to translate policy into clearly written material for decision-makers;
• Work experience in Mali, especially with the media and communication sector, or in Media agency;
• Pro-activity, creativity, autonomy and the ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to plan one’s own work, set priorities and manage time effectively;
• Ability to use the computer tool (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.), and knowledge of online tools
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences, gender and protection issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities;
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work;
• Commitment to undertake Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adherence of relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible;
• Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions;
• Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen;
• Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences;

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Alerte à l’escroquerie

Oxfam a reçu plusieurs signalements de récentes escroqueries menées en utilisant frauduleusement son nom. Ces messages portent souvent le nom et le logo d’Oxfam, donnant la fausse impression que ce sont des communications autorisées de notre part. Compte tenu de ces incidents, Oxfam appelle toutes les parties concernées à faire preuve d’une vigilance accrue dans leurs interactions avec des tiers par courriel, Internet, téléphone ou SMS.

Des tiers se faisant passer pour Oxfam pourraient chercher à obtenir vos renseignements personnels ou financiers, ou à vous exploiter en vue d’un gain financier.

Exemples récents

Loterie : Message envoyé par courriel, SMS, WhatsApp ou Messenger prétendant que le/la destinataire a gagné à une loterie. Les destinataires sont invité-e-s à fournir leurs coordonnées personnelles ou à effectuer un paiement pour réclamer leurs gains

Offre d’emploi : Fausse annonce de recrutement en ligne faite sous le nom d’Oxfam. Il est demandé au répondant de payer des frais (p. ex. : pour un uniforme, la vérification des antécédents, ou une assurance) avant de recevoir une offre d’emploi.

Il s’agit de propositions frauduleuses, d’escroqueries ou de tentatives de phishing (« hameçonnage ») auxquelles nous ne sommes nullement associés. Oxfam n’envoie pas de messages non sollicités et n’effectue pas d’appels téléphoniques pour annoncer qu’une personne aurait gagné un prix ou pour demander des renseignements personnels ou financiers. Oxfam ne demande jamais non plus aux candidat-e-s à un emploi de payer quoi que ce soit lors de ses procédures de recrutement. Si vous recevez un message de ce type envoyé sous notre nom et vous proposant un emploi, un entretien d’embauche, ou annonçant que vous avez gagné une tombola ou une loterie contre paiement d’une somme d’argent ou autre, nous vous conseillons vivement de ne pas y répondre.

Bien que nous prenions les mesures appropriées contre ces personnes sans scrupules, y compris des recours juridiques, nous tenons à vous informer qu’Oxfam et les membres de sa confédération ne seront en aucun cas tenus responsables de toute perte pouvant être occasionnée à un membre du public en raison de ses échanges avec des personnes ayant des intentions frauduleuses.

French: https://www.oxfam.org/fr/alerte-escroquerie

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Comment appliquer

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam: 

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today. 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

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